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Letter from America Episodes

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    It's Been Hard Convincing Allies that it's War

    On first anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Alistair Cooke muses on a new type of warfare.

  2. President Bush II has never been busier, 2002

    Alistair Cooke reflects on President Bush's workload during the Iraq crisis.

  3. Fireworks over Manhattan

    Alistair Cooke reflects on the tribute to 9/11 heroes at the US Open.

  4. If in Doubt, Find an Anniversary

    Alistair Cooke explores the weird and wonderful anniversaries of 1902.

  5. Cool it, Man!

    Floods in Europe remind Alistair Cooke of the damage done to Dresden during WWII.

  6. Should I Stay or Should I Go?

    Alistair Cooke considers Europe鈥檚 reliance on the UN for dealing with Saddam Hussein.

  7. Dead Cat Bounce

    After news of a double-dip recession, Alistair Cooke discusses Pope John Paul II鈥檚 visit.

  8. Am I My Brother's Keeper?

    Alistair Cooke reflects on the generosity of Andrew Carnegie.

  9. The Avenues to Express Greed had Grown

    Alistair Cooke considers the language used by Alan Greenspan to calm the stock markets

  10. Don't Name it, Cure it

    Alistair Cooke examines what President Bush is doing about fraudulent financial deals.

  11. The Old West

    Alistair Cooke considers the argument that sweat shop work is good for the employees.

  12. American Policy has One Main Aim

    A letter from a student leads Alistair Cooke to consider anti-semitism in New York.

  13. Goldfinger is Still Alive and Well

    Alistair Cooke remembers Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and the second Gulf War.

  14. The Last of the Old Time Gangsters

    Alistair Cooke remembers the life and death of infamous American Mafia boss John Gotti.

  15. A Ruin Running to the Horizon

    Alistair Cooke reflects on the removal of the Twin Towers debris from Ground Zero.

  16. Fountains and Trade Wars

    Alistair Cooke examines George Bush's visit to Europe in the midst of a trade war.

  17. Secret of Eternal Youth

    Alistair Cooke examines the alleged forewarnings of 9/11, and the new elixir of life.

  18. Joy and Sorrow for the Libertarians

    Alistair Cooke analyses why China's newfound capitalism is fully sanctioned by Marx.

  19. Princes of the Church Live as Princes of the World

    Alistair Cooke explores how the Roman Catholic Church uses canon law to defend its clergy.

  20. New York: How are you Doing?

    Alistair Cooke considers the psychological damage of the 9/11 attacks on school children.

  21. The Catholic Church and Child Sex Abuse

    Alistair Cooke on the scandals of child sex abuse by clergy in the Roman Catholic Church.

  22. A Window of Relief

    Alistair Cooke examines the political split over the attitude of Ariel Sharon.

  23. Middle East: Mind Your Language

    Alistair Cooke examines the US involvement in the Isreal and Palestinian conflict.

  24. Medical Buzz Words

    Alistair Cooke considers the use of medical buzz words such as virus and Alzheimer鈥檚.

  25. Persian Poets Need Not Apply

    Alistair Cooke contrasting the ways in which English and American schools teach science.

  26. The Unsung Heroes

    Alistair Cooke praises unseen fighter pilots protecting New York.

  27. Memory of a True Great

    Alistair Cooke pays tribute to the champion golfer and lawyer Robert Tyre Jones.

  28. The Day the Money Stopped

    Alistair Cooke recalls the day in 1933 when every bank in America shut.

  29. High Noon

    Alistair Cooke considers the flawed ideology behind the idea of an "axis of evil".

  30. Giuliani Receives Knighthood

    Alistair Cooke reveals America's objections and misconceptions of honours.

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